Kehilla means Community and our Kehilla Calendar has something for everyone! From Jewish holiday celebrations to educational speaker series to programs for families with children, you should bookmark this page! Sign up for our newsletter to find out more information and ways to join our Jewish Kehilla.

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YPD Happy Hours…with a Twist 🍹

Join us for a virtual mixology class! Jonathan Levy will demo how to make two drinks: Light & Breezy and Tequila Bramble   Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 pm Feel free to stay for a cheers afterwards. RSVP here to get the Zoom link *Drinks can be made as cocktails or mocktails!    Jonathan Levy...

Women’s Philanthropy Lion Donor Recognition Event

  Leadership Lori Sheinbein, Vice Chair, Development Amy Bender-Levy, Chair Staff Mackenzie Isringhausen, Resource Assistant Jessica Wax, Associate, Women's Philanthropy Stacy Wagerman, Manager, Women’s Philanthropy Julie Gibbs, Vice President, Development Jewish Federation of St. Louis Greg Yawitz, Board Chair Brian Herstig, President & CEO  

YPD June Virtual Events

PASSED: A Discussion about Student Loans with Andy Babitz Tuesday, June 9, at 7:30 pm There are a lot of changes happening during COVID-19, and one thing that stresses us out is money, student loans to be exact. Andy will be virtually discussing the changes during this crisis and what’s to come post-COVID-19. Can we...

From Slave to Criminal in One Amendment: A Discussion

"You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it." 2:21 Pirkei Avot   As we mourn with the world over the unconscionable deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, we are called yet again to name, condemn, and do our part to end systemic racism. On the...

Virtual Family Israel Trip

Join St. Louis families in discovering the beauty of Israel from the comfort of your own home. Two options geared for all ages ... invite your grandparents, too! 10:00 am -- geared toward families with school-aged children 11:30 am -- geared toward adults Every Sunday from July 12 through August 2 take in Israel's rich...

Getting Our House in Order: White Privilege through a Jewish Lens

  NEW DATE: Monday, July 27  |  8 pm   Join us for an interactive panel exploring white privilege, systemic racism, and how we can take action in today's troubling times. Gain a deeper awareness of these critical topics and how they can impact us as Jews, our families, our diverse Jewish community, and the...

Change-Management in a COVID-Altered World

  Join the Jewish Federation of St. Louis for a virtual workshop on facing change in our current pandemic environment. Nationally known leadership coach Nanette Fridman will help guide us through change-management strategies during these unprecedented times. We invite you to explore this relevant and timely topic with other leaders in the St. Louis Jewish...

Sex Positivity and Being Our Whole, Authentic Selves

August 4  |  7:30 pm On Zoom What is sex positivity and why is it important? What does Judaism have to say about sex, and what does any of this have to do with sharing our stories and authentic selves as Jewish women? How does this affect our mental health? Explore all these questions and...

Inside the Middle East with Avi Melamed

In Order to Understand Israel You Must Understand the Neighborhood A Three-Week Sh’ma: Listen! Speaker Series in Conjunction with the Israel Center August 9, 16, and 23 REGISTER HERE   August 9: Opening Briefing 10-11:30 am - Changing the Lenses: A New Framework for Discussion Israel is becoming a divisive issue within the American Jewish...

Details, Discussion & Insider Information with Patrick Gallagher

Thursday, August 13, 2020  |  5 pm   Don’t miss an opportunity hear the latest update on the new Holocaust Museum. Join us for a conversation with internationally acclaimed museum designer Patrick Gallagher as he brings the latest details about our own museum inside and out! Gallagher & Associates are the key to creating this soon-to-be world...

Major Gifts Stakeholders Report

You are cordially invited to a Stakeholders Report Please join us for this special opportunity to hear from and ask questions of Board Chair Greg Yawitz and Federation CEO Brian Herstig Tuesday, August 18, 2020  |  7 pm A virtual event.